ranker
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rank·er
(răng′kər)n. Chiefly British
1. An enlisted soldier.
2. A commissioned officer who has been promoted from enlisted status.
ranker
(ˈræŋkə)n
1. (Military) a soldier in the ranks
2. (Military) a commissioned officer who entered service as a recruit, esp in the army
rank•er
(ˈræŋ kər)n.
1. a person who ranks.
2. Brit. a soldier in the ranks or a commissioned officer promoted from the ranks.
[1825–35]
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Noun | 1. | ranker - a commissioned officer who has been promoted from enlisted status Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom commissioned officer - a military officer holding a commission |
2. | ranker - an enlisted soldier who serves in the ranks of the armed forces Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom soldier - an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army; "the soldiers stood at attention" |